Green Woods Charter School vs. Shawmont School
Should I attend Green Woods Charter School or Shawmont School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Green Woods Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Shawmont School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Green Woods Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shawmont School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
676 students
434 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1333 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1958 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
91
58
Grade 1 Students
86
48
Grade 2 Students
81
41
Grade 3 Students
81
40
Grade 4 Students
80
47
Grade 5 Students
69
36
Grade 6 Students
69
37
Grade 7 Students
61
51
Grade 8 Students
58
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
21%
45%
% White
60%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
5%
n/a
